Andrew Joseph Sanchez and Alberto Viveros Killed in Anaheim Auto Accident
Two Killed in Anaheim Multi-Car Accident Caused by Reckless Driver Evading Police.
Updated April 15: Andrew Joseph Sanchez, 14, and Alberto Viveros Piedra, 70, were killed in a multi-car accident in Anaheim. Two teenage girls in the vehicle's backseat also suffered injuries.
Sanchez, 14, and Alberto Viveros Piedra, 70, died in a multi-car accident in Anaheim. Sanchez, an Anaheim resident, and Viveros Piedra, an Orange resident, were killed in the collision, according to authorities.
The crash occurred at Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. Police said Viveros Piedra was in a red car going through the intersection early Tuesday, around 12:45 a.m.
A silver Infiniti ran a red light, causing the wreck. Officers had encountered the Infiniti moments earlier and witnessed the collision as they tried to catch up, though they did not engage in a pursuit.
Sanchez was a passenger in the Infiniti. Two teenage girls in the vehicle's backseat also suffered injuries. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Viveros family with expenses.
The loss of life in incidents caused by reckless driving leaves families devastated. Victims like Alberto Viveros Piedra and Sanchez are tragically killed in car accidents across our country, and it is often not their fault. When reckless driving contributes to a fatal crash, a thorough investigation is needed to establish fault and ensure justice.
Investigators examine a variety of factors in crashes with reckless drivers, including witness statements, vehicle speeds, traffic camera footage, and event data recorder (EDR) information. They also review police reports and toxicology results to determine if impairment was a factor. In this Anaheim car accident, they will focus on the Infiniti driver's actions prior to the collision, including the reported attempt to evade police.
Orange County regularly experiences a significant number of car accidents. These numbers highlight the ongoing challenges in traffic safety, particularly when factors like reckless driving and attempts to evade law enforcement are present. The circumstances of this crash add a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. California applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.